With the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, telemedicine has become an important tool for both doctors and patients. With people advised not to step out of their homes, going to a hospital brings its own set of risks.
Patients find it more convenient and feel much safer to consult their doctors in the comfort of their homes during the ongoing pandemic. Telemedicine apps can help you getting in touch with a doctor for various ailments. Here we list out 5 such apps:
1. Practo
Practo is one of the popular telemedicine apps in the market. Some of the key features and services it provides include a comprehensive medical directory, booking of appointments online, online consultations. It also offers subscription-based health plans. Consultation fees for sessions starts from Rs 349 and the patients also get a digital prescription along with a free to follow up.
2. Lybrate
Another popular telemedicine app is Lybrate. Available on both iOS and Android, Lybrate has services like online consultation, appointment booking, lab test booking. Apart from these, there is an online Q&A forum and quizzes to create awareness.
The consultation charges start from ₹950 and also offer monthly membership of ₹500 for 3 months and ₹2500 for a year.
3. Mfine
Mfine is a healthcare platform that offers professional diagnostics and telemedicine services. It has services line at-home lab tests, X-ray and scans booking, online consultation, delivery of medicines. The app also offers self-evaluation services for chronic medical conditions like diabetes, PCOD, cardiac health and others. Users can also avail the services of an AI-based assistant to know about their symptoms.
4. Tata Health
Tata Health is another telemedicine app that offers services like online consultation, appointment booking, lab tests and delivery of medicines. It also has something called a Health Locker, which allows users to store medical records online.
The app also posts health articles for patients to give them tips to make their lives healthier.
Their consultation fees start from ₹100 and ensure 24×7 access to doctors.
5. Doctor 24×7
Doctor 24×7 focuses on providing teleconsultation to patients with doctors and provides diagnosis along with a free follow up within 3 days of the consultation. The app has 24×7 support by doctors and claims to have treated more than 5 lakh patients.
The first consultation through the app is free after the patient downloads their application. The consultation fees range from ₹100 to ₹600 depending on the time you call the doctor.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
